Hawaii Care Choices Expands Palliative Care to North Hawaii

New clinic-based model offers in-person and telehealth visits for patients in Hamakua, Waimea, and North and South Kohala.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Hawaii Care Choices has expanded its Kupu Palliative Care Program into North Hawaii, increasing access to compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals living with serious illness and their families. The new clinic-based model, located within the North Hawaii Hospice office, will offer both in-person and telehealth visits to promote steady, connected care without interruptions.

Why it matters

This collaboration between Hawaii Care Choices and North Hawaii Hospice reflects a shared commitment to helping patients and families in North Hawaii access the palliative care and support they need, close to home. The expansion allows Hawaii Care Choices to better serve the community by meeting them where they are and providing care that honors their goals and values.

The details

Through this expansion, patients in North Hawaii will benefit from coordinated palliative care visits, interdisciplinary support, and increased access to specialized clinical expertise. The clinic-based model will offer both in-person and telehealth visits, promoting steady, connected care without interruptions, and flexibility for patients and caregivers.

  • Hawaii Care Choices expanded its Kupu Palliative Care Program into North Hawaii in March 2026.

The players

Hawaii Care Choices

A nonprofit organization that provides palliative care services, including the Kupu Palliative Care Program.

North Hawaii Hospice

A trusted organization that shares Hawaii Care Choices' values of compassion, dignity, and community. North Hawaii Hospice is hosting the new Kupu Palliative Care clinic within its office.

Brenda Ho

The CEO of Hawaii Care Choices.

Faye Mitchell

The executive director of North Hawaii Hospice.

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What they’re saying

“This partnership with Hawaii Care Choices expands the support available to our community. By welcoming Kupu Palliative Care into our space, we're able to help patients and families in North Hawaii receive compassionate, expert support earlier — when it can make a meaningful difference in their quality of life.”

— Faye Mitchell, Executive Director, North Hawaii Hospice (Hawaii Tribune-Herald)

“We are both honored and excited to bring Kupu Palliative Care to North Hawaii and to work with a trusted organization that shares our values of compassion, dignity and community. This expansion allows us to better serve our community by meeting them where they are and providing care that honors their goals and values.”

— Brenda Ho, CEO, Hawaii Care Choices (Hawaii Tribune-Herald)

What’s next

Patients in North Hawaii can now make appointments to receive palliative care services through the new Kupu Palliative Care clinic located within the North Hawaii Hospice office by calling (808) 969-1733.

The takeaway

This expansion of palliative care services to North Hawaii, through the collaboration between Hawaii Care Choices and North Hawaii Hospice, demonstrates a commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals living with serious illness and their families, close to home.